Highlights Of South Africa
Johannesburg - Kruger National Park - Panorama Route - Gauteng - George - Cape Town
Itinerary (Day Wise)
Oct 30, 2025
USA Departure
Assemble Newark International Airport at least 3 hours before your departure time. Flight details TBA.
Enjoy onboard amenities and overnight on your flight.
Oct 31, 2025
Johannesburg (D)
Arrive in Johannesburg. Johannesburg is one of Africa’s largest and most vibrant cities. It is an economic powerhouse in Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. This bustling city offers a wide range of activities, attractions and plenty to do in and around the city including nearby Pretoria. Downtown is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. Soweto is a popular tourist destination, a township steeped in history and a significant part of the Greater Johannesburg metropolitan area.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be warmly welcomed by our company representatives, who will assist with your transfer to your hotel. Check-in to hotel.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at hotel.
Nov 01, 2025
Kruger National Park (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart for Kruger National Park, the jewel of South Africa, via the scenic Panorama Route. Stretching over more than two million hectares, the famous Kruger National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves and a truly remarkable destination. Owing to its exceptional size, visitors are able to experience fantastic diversity – from changing scenery and ecosystems to an impressive array of animals, plant life and birdlife. The park is home to over 130 mammals and over 500 bird species. Visitors can look forward to learning about the area’s prehistoric past, enjoying a host of accommodation options, and viewing abundant wildlife including the famed Big Five. The diversity and sheer density of wildlife make Kruger National Park an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Visit Blyde River Canyon – one of the largest canyons in the world, Three Rondavels – a stunning rock formation offering breathtaking views, God’s Window – a panoramic viewpoint with spectacular landscapes, and Bourke’s Luck Potholes – fascinating geological formations created by water erosion. Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves, is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo) and a diverse array of other wildlife, including over 500 bird species. Covering nearly 2 million hectares, it offers an unparalleled safari experience.
After lunch, transfer to lodge.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Nov 02, 2025
Kruger National Park (B,L,D)
After an early breakfast, embark on a thrilling full-day safari in Kruger National Park. Witness an abundance of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, and various antelope species. The park is also renowned for birdwatching.
The Kruger Africa Safaris Full Day Safari departs from Paul Kruger Gate before sunrise on an open safari vehicle. Visitors will have the opportunity the spot various animals, such as rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards and cheetahs. Breakfast and lunch will be served at the Lower Sabie overlooking the river. The safari will depart the Kruger in the early evening.
Return to the lodge after the safari.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Nov 03, 2025
Lion & Safari Park (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart for Johannesburg, with lunch en route and check-in at hotel.
Visit Lion & Safari Park, home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, and various antelope species, located in the Cradle of Humankind. The Lion Walk is one of the activities featured at the Lion and Safari Park. This amazing experience will allow guests to walk and interact with young lions in their natural habitat. Trained guides show guests how to safely interact with the lions during this 45 minutes - 1hour walk. Professional photographers are also available to capture the adventure.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Nov 04, 2025
Flight To George (B,L,D)
After breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg airport for your flight to George. Flight details TBA. Resting in a fertile valley of the majestic Outeniqua Mountains, along South Africa’s world-famous Garden Route, the historic city of George is one of the oldest town in the country and was once a woodcutter’s outpost. Today, this is the commercial hub of the Garden Route. Surrounded by endless beaches, soaring mountains, and glittering lakes, and is a haven for nature lovers and adventurers, while providing all the luxuries of a modern town, including a great number of excellent restaurants and shops, and a large mall. Visitors can play a round of golf on a variety of championship courses, discover local history at the fascinating George Museum and visit the Garden Route Botanical Garden, which features sublime trails and brightly-colored local fynbos plants.
Transfer to hotel and enjoy lunch.
In the evening, transfer to Knysna Waterfront for dinner.
Return to hotel for overnight.
Nov 05, 2025
Cango Wildlife Ranch & Safari Ostrich Farm (B,L,D)
After breakfast, explore the Cango Caves, a natural wonder formed over 20 million years ago. Visit Cango Wildlife Ranch, home to crocodiles, flamingos, jaguars, and lions, with an opportunity to enter the cheetah or crocodile cages. The Cango Wildlife Ranch promotes awareness and conservation of endangered species, while encouraging supervised interaction – making this a wonderful destination for children of all ages. Housing the oldest and largest cheetah contact centre worldwide, visitors can view these powerful, speedy cats in a natural bushveld environment from elevated walkways. From predators of the land to predators of the water, visitors can then move on to the crocodile and alligator enclosures to study more of the world’s most dangerous beasts.
Discover the Cango Ostrich Farm, where ostrich leather and meat are highly prized. Enjoy the only Tractor Tour on an Ostrich Farm World - Wide. Safari Ostrich Farm offers the ONLY Tour that is interactive up close and personal with the world's largest birds in their natural environment. Enjoy lunch at the farm.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Nov 06, 2025
Wine Farm & Cape Town (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart for Cape Town, with a stop at a wine farm Lunch in route. Cape Town is one of the most breathtaking locations in the world, framed by the majestic Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. The city boasts stunning beaches and a vibrant cultural scene.
Check-in to your hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Nov 07, 2025
Cape Point Tour (B,L,D)
After breakfast, enjoy a Full-Day Cape Point Tour. Cape Point is a spectacular sight, covered in endemic fynbos and home to breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys, just 60km outside of Cape Town. Cape Point falls within the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. The Cape Floral Region is one of the richest areas for plants in the world – it is home to nearly 20% of Africa’s flora. Cape Point is open daily and is a must-see.
Drive along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard, passing Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay. Stop at Hout Bay for a boat trip (weather permitting) to Seal Island. Experience Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes. Visit Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy a delightful lunch in Simon’s Town. Visit Boulders Beach to see the famous African penguin colony.
Enjoy dinner at a restaurant on the Waterfront.
Overnight at hotel.
Nov 08, 2025
Cape Town City Tour, Table Mountain & Robben Island (B,L)
After breakfast, embark on a Cape Town City Tour. Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.
Enjoy a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking views. Table Mountain is the most iconic landmark of South Africa. Aside from being the country’s most photographed attraction and the perfect place to take photos of the landscape of Cape Town, it is also home to about 2,200 species of plants and 1,470 floral species, many of which are endemic to the mountain. Animal species that can be spotted on the mountain include caracals, rock hyraxes and chacma baboons. The flat top peak of the mountain reaches 1,086 metres above sea level, but being so close to the sea and to the city, its features look more imposing.
Stroll through the Company Gardens, surrounded by historic buildings, and a visit to Bo-Kaap, famous for its colourful houses and Cape Malay culture. Then, take a ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. Learn about South Africa’s struggle for democracy. Lunch included. Robben Island is located in Table Bay, just off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa. The island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its profound historical significance. Notably, the attraction is known for the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. Visitors can explore the prison museum, take guided tours led by former inmates, and learn about the island's rich history and its role in South Africa's journey to democracy.
After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Flight details TBA.
Nov 09, 2025
Arrive In USA
Arrive home with wonderful memories from your South Africa tour!
Tour Details
Tour Type: Private Tour
Tour Date: October 30 – November 9, 2025
Starts From: USA
Country: 2
Tour Information
Tour Inclusions
- Roundtrip airfare from New York
- Accommodation at 4 star hotels
- Entrance fees for all mentioned tours
- Meals as per itinerary
- English-speaking guide for all tours
- All transfers as per the itinerary
- Domestic flight: Johannesburg to George
- Porterage
- Water during tours and meals
Tour Exclusions
- Medical/travel insurance
- Visa to South Africa (if required)
- Tips for guides and drivers
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Booking Terms & Conditions
Booking Procedures
Please read the Terms and conditions of travel and agree in the Booking form before submission, as your booking is subject to the terms listed below. A contract is entered into once your travel agent or Faith Holidays receives your signed booking form and deposit, and we accept and confirm the booking. Please note that travel arrangements are not confirmed until stated so in writing by Faith Holidays
Payment
A deposit of $750 per person is required to secure reservations, which will be applied to the price of the tour. Additional deposits may be required. The balance of the cost must be paid 90 days before you travel. Payments must be paid to the order of ‘Faith Holidays Inc.” If the final balance is not received on time Faith Holidays reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled by you and cancellation charges may be applied. If you book your travel within 90 days of departure, the full amount must be paid at booking.
Credit Cards
All prices quoted include a 4 % discount for payment by cash, check and Money order.
Travel Protection Plan (Optional charge)
Faith Holidays Inc. recommends you to purchase a Travel Protection Plan for Trip, Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical & Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and many more
Passports & Visas
A valid US passport is required for US Citizens. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond completion of travel. Visas may be required and for US Citizens we will furnish the relevant details after receipt of your booking deposit and confirmation of your booking. Non US citizens should consult with appropriate Consulates and Embassies. It is the responsibility of the individual traveler to secure proper documentation prior to joining the tour. It is the responsibility of the Traveller to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the US State Department’s travel website @ www.travel.state.gov or by phone at 1-888-407-4747. In the event of an active State Department. Should the Traveler choose to travel notwithstanding any travel advisory or Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location/s of the trip, the traveler is subject to be responsible for all risk of personal injury, death, or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.
What Your Tour Price Generally Includes & Excludes
Your Tour Price Includes
- Economy class Airfare from USA as listed in the brochure (Business Class Option available- Please contact us)
- Accommodations on Double Occupancy with Bath, Single room supplement applies
- Standard class on rail, road, Cruise and other transportation as described in our brochure
- Inflight meals and/or refreshments according to Airline itinerary.
- Transfers between the appropriate overseas airports/stations/port and your hotels according to each itinerary unless otherwise stated.
- Excursions and tours as per brochure
- Meals as described in Brochure
- Services of professional guides and/or a Tour Escort
Your Tour Price Excludes
- International Airfare, unless otherwise stated.
- The cost of personal items such as laundry, drinks with meals or otherwise, incidentals , etc.
- Airport departure taxes.
- Optional excursions.
- Cost of Visas and passports.
- Transport between your home and home airport/station/port.
- Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis.
- Gratuities for services on all individual tours and gratuities to your Tour Escort.
- Airline baggage fees. Most Airline charges fees for checked bags.
- Pre-assigned Airline Seats incur additional fees.
- Still, video, film and professional camera fees
Alterations Made to the Scheduled Program
Our tours are planned in advance and changes may be unavoidable due to circumstances amounting to “Force Majeure” or similar reasons beyond our control, such as delays in departures on travel booking or closure of a hotel, strikes, riots, natural occurrences, decisions by State Government or Tourist Organizations altering the itinerary, the duration of time spend in a city or even omitting a city or part of the itinerary due to a local situation. In such cases we will offer comparable alternative arrangements. If any of the circumstances listed above occur during the course of the tour, we reserve the right to alter the schedule itinerary accordingly and no compensation will be paid.
We will make every reasonable effort to provide you with the booked tour arrangements but minor changes may occur. If they are significant we shall, if possible inform you or your travel agent before departure. In the event of such amendment being made, you will be liable for any cancellation/retention charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by Faith Holidays and their agents in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Please note that Faith Holidays will not be liable to reimburse additional expenses undertaken by the client in preparation for the tour. These include and are not limited to international tickets, used mileage awards and fees, cost of visas, immunization etc.
Tour Prices
Tour prices are based on US dollars (Unless otherwise noted) and exchange rates in effect. They are subject to variation if there are increases due to governmental actions, additional taxes, exchange rates, increases in scheduled airfare or increases in fuel surcharges. Any increase in the original tour price will be notified to you at least 90 days before departure. If you make your booking within 90 days of departure surcharge will be included in your invoice. Faith holidays will absorb an amount equivalent to two percent of tour price. Any surcharge will not exceed 10 percent of the listed tour price. If you settle the final balance by the due date we will absorb any price increases after that due date. In return for this commitment, we are unable to make any refund or reduce any other costs should the value of the US dollar improve against the currencies used. For scheduled group departures, it may be necessary to re-cost your tour due to low number of participants. You will be contacted 90 days prior to your departure date and advised should a supplementary fee apply. If all group members accept the increased cost the tour will operate as scheduled. However, if the supplement is not accepted by you then you will be entitled to full refund of all monies paid or a transfer to another tour.
Our Responsibilities
Faith Holidays makes arrangements with airlines, hotels and other independent parties to provide you with the travel services you purchase. We do not own or operate any of the accommodations, transport or other facilities used in connection with our tours. We therefore cannot accept liability for negligence of the staff of these organizations. These parties are independent suppliers over whom we have no direct control. Faith holidays is not liable in the event of any failure by any person or company to render any transportation, accommodation or other travel service to be provided on the journeys, or for expenses incurred due to delays caused by weather, strikes, war, civil disturbances, natural disasters, flight delays, government actions, mechanical failures or any acts of God.
Faith Holidays cannot assume any responsibility for flight delays, cancellations or missed connections and is not liable for any expenses or consequences resulting therefrom, and such expenses shall be borne by the client. When you travel with an airline the Conditions of Carriage of that airline will apply. These conditions are subject to International Agreements and may limit or exclude liability.
The participant waives any claim against Faith Holidays for any damage to, or loss of, or injury to, or death of, due to any act, or negligence of any airlines, surface transportation companies, hotels or any person rendering any of the services or accommodations included. Faith Holidays cannot be held responsible for any claim, losses, damages for delay of baggage or other properties, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset and disappointments, distress or frustrations, whether physical or mental, resulting from the act or omission of any party providing services. We do take all responsible steps to insure that organizations providing service maintain standards, which are acceptable within the norm in each locality. The participant assumes the risks and understands that all travel has inherent risk that may result in injury or death and that participation in activities, including but not limited to driving, hiking, walking on uneven surfaces, riding on rough roads, rafting, boating, canoeing, riding in helicopters, on trains, in boats, swimming, surfing, horseback or camel riding, and any other activities. The information contained in this brochure has been compiled with all reasonable care, is accurate to best of knowledge and is given in good faith. Faith Holidays highly recommend you to purchase Travelers insurance to protect your travel investment. Without insurance in case of incident, you may have to pay out of pocket for medical evacuation, medical care or other large expenses.
All services are subject to the laws of the countries in which these services are rendered. Venue for all claims or disputes shall be exclusively in whose courts using NYC law, shall have exclusive jurisdiction. Damage claims against Faith Holidays shall be limited to the value of the particular item in dispute and not for any incidental, consequential, or special damages. Faith Holidays assumes responsibility for representations it makes, but not for those made by others and including, but not limited to, any employee of Faith holidays or independent travel agent. Payment for reservations on any Faith Holidays travel arrangements shall constitute consent to all the provisions in the Booking Terms & Conditions published herein and is binding on all travel participants.
Cancellation
If you wish to cancel your travel arrangements, you must notify Faith Holidays in writing by letter, fax or email to Faith Holidays. Please note deposits are non-refundable. Please state the reason for cancellation as your reason for cancellation may be covered by insurance policy under their covered reasons. If notification of cancellation is received more than 90 days before departure you will only lose your deposit. For notification received within 90 days of departure, cancellation charges are as follows:
| Cancellation charges per person. | ||
| No of days of departure | Charges | |
|---|---|---|
| 91+ days before departure | Deposit Non- refundable | |
| 90-31 days before departure | Penalty 50 % | |
| 30- Day of Departure | Penalty 100% | |
(Airline and Cruise Penalties not part of the above percentages. There is no exception to cancellation fees)
Cancellations received Fridays for tour departures that Weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) will be treated as day of departure cancellation. We cannot give any allowance for meals, rooms, excursions, etc. not taken, when these are included in the price of the program.
Points to be Noted
- All images in the brochures or advertisements are only for representation purpose.
- All passengers need to be in possession of valid visas, confirmed air tickets and overseas travel insurance.
- All Passengers joining the tours must travel to / from the hub city as per the itinerary, at their own expense.
- All meals are preset, and a-la carte is not possible. Packed meals may be provided on certain days to keep up the schedule of the itinerary.
- All damages caused to the hotel rooms/Coach/other amenities during the tour, shall be payable by the passengers. Faith Holidays Inc will not be liable for the same.
- All Passengers must take extra care of their personal belongings while on the tour, every country of travel is prone to thefts and bag/purse snatching. Faith Holidays Inc will not be liable for any loss of belongings/baggage.
- The tour cost does not include cost of airfare, visas and overseas medical insurance unless specified in each of the itineraries
- The company will not be responsible or accept any liability for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, injury, accident, death, breakdown or any irregularity, which may occur during the tour.
- The company will not be responsible for any damage or irregularities due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour.
- The right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services is reserved by the management of the company.
- The Tour Manager, guide and the driver will provide the best service during the tour to enjoy the sites as per itinerary within the jurisdiction of each of the sites of visit.
- The Management reserve the right to change a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary. Tour Manager / Guide reserves the right to amend the itinerary.in the interest of the Tour.
- The Management reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any departure, excursion advertised.
- Refunds will not be provided for the unutilized part of the any services like meals, sightseeing, transfers, etc mentioned in the tour.
- For Detailed “Terms and Condition” please refer the Booking form.